A/N-The good times continue for this couple. I needed to write some good stuff because the last couple chapters of both of my stories have been emotional.
Fitz got them checked in and they were taken to their room. Olivia was even more excited when she looked at the view and understood where they were. They were in Napa Valley.
Olivia loved wine. It was her guilty pleasure. When she was married to Jake he allowed her to still drink it for the most part, but he always had her to get the cheap stuff. He also treated it like a toy and it was something that she had to earn. It was weird again have something and it not be dangled in front of you.
Fitz walked over to her, "Are you okay?"
Olivia nodded, "I was just thinking how weird it is that I don't have to earn a glass of wine."
"I'm sorry Livvie. I wasn't thinking."
"Please don't apologize. It is just another situation I am moving on from. If anything I should apologize to you. This is suppose to be a fun time for us."
"It is fun Livvie. I am here with you."
They were taken around the room. Fitz spared no cost on this trip. They were staying in the Private Maisons room called Loire. It was 1800 square feet of luxury. She did not know what she liked most. There were French doors that led to a sculptural tub. The view was to die for. There was a fireplace in the sitting area. The room had a built-in bar. There was a TV in the bathroom. Olivia & Fitz had gotten in a routine to work out a couple of days a week. This room included a private fitness studio.
Olivia was out with Pransome enjoying the view. She had never been this happy. Even before she got with Jake she was never this happy. She never wanted to be without Fitz in her life again.
Fitz came out and wrapped his arms around Olivia and kissed her cheek. "You okay sweetheart.
Olivia leaned back into him, "Never better!"
Fitz smiled, "Good, we have dinner in two hours. Olivia nodded. She kissed him once more before heading back in."
Olivia had spent a lot of time with Erin. With Erin's help and Fitz's support Olivia had indeed began to own her body. She wore a lot of designer pant suits when she worked. She felt she was respected more. However she would throw in the occasional dress or dress suit that showed off her legs.
Erin had sent her this dress a week ago that she was wearing tonight. She had called Olivia and told her that she seen the dress and knew it was for her. When it arrived Olivia loved it especially the color. She always had a habit of wearing neutral colors, but she was working on it.
After Olivia got out the shower she decided that she was going to wear her hair up. She put it up in a chignon bun. She put on the diamond necklace and earring set that Fitz had bought her as a high school graduation gift. Her mom had recently bought it over to her. She had asked her to lock it up when she went to college. When her mom showed it to her it was an emotional moment. She had never worn them until now.
Olivia finished her make-up. She finally put on the Zac Posen Strapless Sweetheart Fitted Cocktail dress. The dress was coral and the front was simple but when you turned around it was sexy as it bared her back. She slid on her heels and looked herself over. She had to admit she was sexy as hell.
She walked into the living room where Fitz was. He was playing with the dog. He smelled her perfume and looked up. He was speechless. He could only think had she always been this sexy.
He looked her over and then he noticed it and he tried to keep his emotions in check but he failed. He had never seen her with them on. The set had cost about $10,000 but he had seen them and wanted Olivia to have them. He begged his mom. Initially she said no as she thought the gift was too expensive and a gift that you would give a friend. Jenny realized that this meant a lot to Fitz. It wasn't like they didn't have the money. He didn't waste money or come to her asking for elaborate gifts so one day she came home with the set for him to give to Olivia.
It was that moment that she understood how Fitz really felt about Olivia. She never pushed the subject, but she understood the meaning.
Olivia went over to Fitz. She sat her clutch down and she held him. After a moment she looked up at him. She wiped his tears away.
Olivia smiled, "This is my first time wearing them. I knew they were not cheap and I didn't want to wear them anywhere. I never knew it would be years before I wore it. However I think that there is a reason tonight for the first time I am wearing them.
Fitz smiled, "I didn't know what happened to them. I assumed that Jake found out I bought them and got rid of it in jealousy."
Olivia shook her head, "I never took them to college. I had my mom to lock them away. She brought it over to me recently. She thought I would put them to go use soon and she was right."
Fitz smiled, "I love you. You ready to go?"
Olivia nodded, "I love you more and I'm ready."
They made sure Pransome was okay and they headed out to dinner. Fitz had made arrangements for them to enjoy private dining at the Auberge restaurant.
Dinner was divine. Fitz had roasted pork tenderloin, french lentils, calvados, and carmelized apples. Olivia had roasted chicken, potato purée, braised carrots. They fed each other and enjoyed being with each other. They decided to share a classic apple tart with calvados Carmel and vanilla bean ice cream. They enjoyed a bottle of 2010 Anthem-Merlot with their meal.
They sat and talked for a while. There was so much that they loved about each other, but being able to talk to each other about anything and nothing was the biggest highlight.
They walked around a little before heading back to their room. While it was extremely hot during the day it was cool here at night. They decided to change into something more comfortable and go sit out on the terrace.
Olivia had not noticed the living room when she walked in, but when she walked back out she noticed the rose petals and candles that had been arranged. All of a sudden she heard romantic music.
Fitz came around the corner with a dozen roses. She felt like a queen. She thanked him and kissed him. She took the roses and they headed out where there was a plate of chocolate covered strawberries and a cheese tray.
Olivia sat the roses down and she climbed in his lap. They sat there and looked at each other. They never wanted to forget this moment. They knew that their relationship was beginning to shift.
It was no longer a what if but it was official. They were together. They were moving forward. It didn't scare Fitz. It made him excited. As he watched Olivia he was shocked at what he could see. She was content. She looked anything but scared. It gave Fitz the confidence to take the next step.
Fitz looked at Olivia and grabbed her hands before he began to speak.
"I wish everyone could be as lucky as I am. I am with the love of my life. I get to work with her, I get to go home to her at night, I get to live my life knowing I am with a woman who loves me as much as I love her. I get to be me and that is enough for you. You being you is more than enough for me. I have waited years for this moment. This moment where I am happy, free, and in love. You are it for me. I want to continue to grow with you, I want to marry you, I want you to have my babies. I want us to have it all. I never want you to settle for anything less. You did that before and I never want you to have to do it again. It is my promise to you. I want us to really begin to build our future now that nothing is holding you back."
Fitz let go of Olivia's hand and pulled out a box. Olivia gasped when he opened it. Tears fell from both of their eyes.
Fitz composed himself, "I love you. I am in love with you. You are the love of my life. I can breathe now that you are with me and that you are safe. This ring symbolizes my promise to always stay at your side, to always be there for you, to allow you to spread your wings and fly. It is my promise that this ring will one day become an engagement ring and then a wedding band added on. It is a promise that we are a couple. I belong only to you and no decision will be made without you. This is my promise to you."
Olivia nodded as the tears continued to fall. On her ring finger was an Open Hearts 14 caret rose gold engraved promise ring. It had both of their names on the ring. It was everything.
Olivia couldn't stop crying. Fitz just held her. It was one of the many reasons that she had fallen in love with Fitz. He never rushed her or made her feel like her emotions were not valid. He was patient, he was kind, and he was loving. He expected nothing in return from her. He had not pushed her to have sex. They made out a lot. It was simple at first but over the last couple of months it had gotten heavier. In time it was going to happen but she never felt like she had to do anything.
Olivia finally got herself under control. She looked Fitz directly in the eye so he could see her.
"Fitz, I accept this ring. I accept each one of your promises. I need you to know that this relationship is not one-sided. I am invested in us as much as you if not more. I have experienced enough pain. Now I want to enjoy happiness and love. I want those things with you. I am no longer scared to face my issues. The only thing that would scare me is the thought of losing you. We have so many dreams. Sure we lost some years but we have so many more. I don't want to waste any more time. You know that I love you but I need you to know that I am in love with you too. Jake is officially a non-factor. I don't want to hide us. I want the world to know I am in love with you. I will wear this ring with pride. I will wear my engagement ring and wedding band with pride. I will take on your last name with pride. You are my pride and joy."
Fitz smiled at her. He pushed the ring completely on her finger. Olivia admired it. She smiled at him.
She went and grabbed her phone. She took a picture of them with her ring on. She then took a close-up on her ring.
She sent the picture out to their family and friends. It kind of shocked Fitz. Everyone knew they were in a relationship. I guess he thought she would be more reserved. He thought that he would have to contain his joy which wasn't the case.
Olivia leaned back onto Fitz. She knew what he was thinking. "I need people to know I am happy. I want to share it. I was with a man who made me feel like the scum of the earth. I got married in a house not my home because I never felt I had a home with him. I wore rings that meant nothing to me. I'm not mad about that. I will never make you hide your love for me. I want it on display. I want people to know I belong to you. I do nothing without you. I'm not scared anymore to move forward. I deserve to be treated with love and respect. You do that and more. While it has taken me a little longer I'm here. I may have some minor setbacks but please be patient with me"
Fitz just held her. Pransome came out and climbed in Olivia's lap. She took a picture of the three of them.
They just enjoyed each other. They enjoyed the shift in their relationship. Sex was not the endgame tonight. Expressing their love for one another was endgame and they had accomplished that. Pransome had gotten cold so he went back in to his bed where Olivia had put his blanket on.
Olivia had fallen asleep at some point. They had a long day and Fitz was tired as well. He had planned some fun things for them over the next couple of days. He picked her up and carried her to bed. She preferred to just sleep in her bra and panties most nights so he got her undressed. He took everything off but his boxers. He climbed in the bed and scooted close to Olivia. He looked at the ring thinking six months top and that is going to be an engagement ring. He needed to see what she liked. He feel asleep knowing he finally felt like Olivia was his woman.
A/N-I hope that you enjoyed the start to their romantic getaway and the reason for the trip. The trip continues the next chapter. Then I plan to do a time jump. Right now it is August.